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Are you an experienced builder or architect who is interested in ensuring the built environment in Portland is safe? Do you have a passion for learning more about development proposals and advising on creative approaches to meeting building code requirements? If so, the City of Portland could benefit from your talents and passion.

Purpose of the Building Code Board of Appeal

The Building Code Board of Appeal is a three-person advisory body that reviews appeals from architects, builders and developers who disagree with decisions made by city building official or the Administrative Board of Appeals to require changes to construction plans or proposed alternate methods to meet state and local building codes. The Board meets with the appellants and City building official to discuss ideas and concerns with proposed construction plans and issue rulings on whether to uphold the decisions of the Administrative Appeals Board, which provides an initial review of contested building proposals, or allow an initial development proposal to proceed, either as-is or with minor changes.

Eligibility

To be eligible to serve on the Building Code Board of Appeal, members must live, play, worship, work or do business in the City of Portland.

There are three member positions and three alternates on the Board. Members must be a registered architect or builder or a member of the public at-large who is qualified, by experience and training, to make decisions on matters pertaining to building code issues. Alternates may be called on to serve in the absence of a regular member.

The City of Portland is currently recruiting for up to one member and three alternates.

Applications received from individuals who are not chosen through this recruitment will be retained for consideration for future openings.

Desired attributes

We want people from every part of Portland here to share their voice on this committee, especially people who have not been involved before. If you want to serve your community and to help government make better choices, then we want to see your application. The attributes listed below are what will guide our selection process. It is helpful to be specific in your answers. We do not expect you to be or have everything listed.  

  • You believe government is better when community is involved.
  • You have an interest in effective, equitable application of building codes.
  • You are an advocate for racial equity: you want positive and long-lasting outcomes for racial and ethnic communities who have been left out before. You can bring discussion about racial and ethnic communities who need it the most.
  • You believe in the value of public participation in government processes.
  • You can work collaboratively and effectively with people representing diverse interests.
  • You are available to attend all meetings and participate in the discussions.
  • You are a competent architect who has practiced their profession for at least three years.
  • You are a competent builder who has engaged in the construction business in the City of Portland for at least two years.